Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
Vermillion Core Dust#9A6A5B
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Merlot Velvet Dust vs Vermillion Core Dust
A detailed comparison of #874F59 and #9A6A5B — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust
Text on Vermillion Core Dust
Color Properties
#874F59
HEX
#9A6A5B
rgb(135, 79, 89)
RGB
rgb(154, 106, 91)
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(15, 26%, 48%)
350°
Hue
15°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #874F59, #9A6A5B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.
These colors have a 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Velvet Dust
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Vermillion Core Dust
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